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Active Time:30 minsCool Time:2 hrsTotal Time:2 hrs 30 minsServings:36Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:30 minsCool Time:2 hrsTotal Time:2 hrs 30 minsServings:36

Active Time:30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Cool Time:2 hrs

Cool Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:36

Servings:

36

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¾cupall-purpose flour½cupwhite whole-wheat flour⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder½teaspoonbaking powder¼teaspoonbaking soda¼teaspoonsalt½cupunsalted butter (1 stick), softened½cupgranulated sugar1large egg1teaspoonvanilla extract½cupheavy cream4ouncessemisweet chocolate, chopped3tablespoonsunsweetened shredded coconut, toasted (see Tip)

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Ingredients

¾cupall-purpose flour

½cupwhite whole-wheat flour

⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder

½teaspoonbaking powder

¼teaspoonbaking soda

¼teaspoonsalt

½cupunsalted butter (1 stick), softened

½cupgranulated sugar

1large egg

1teaspoonvanilla extract

½cupheavy cream

4ouncessemisweet chocolate, chopped

3tablespoonsunsweetened shredded coconut, toasted (see Tip)

DirectionsWhisk together all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Form the dough into a disk, about 1 inch thick, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.Meanwhile, position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.Roll the dough into 1-inch balls (about 2 tsp. each) and place on the prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in each ball with your finger or the end of a wooden spoon. Bake until puffed and slightly firm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly and press the indentation again while the cookies are still soft to make a well for the chocolate. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack while you make the chocolate filling.Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming (but not bubbling). Reduce heat to low and add chocolate; cook, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from heat. Spoon a little of the chocolate mixture into the indentation on each cookie. (Depending on the size of the indentations, you may have some chocolate mixture remaining.) Top the chocolate filling with coconut. Let stand at room temperature until the chocolate sets, about 2 hours.TipsTo make ahead:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.Tip:Toast coconut in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2020

Directions

Whisk together all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Form the dough into a disk, about 1 inch thick, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.Meanwhile, position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.Roll the dough into 1-inch balls (about 2 tsp. each) and place on the prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in each ball with your finger or the end of a wooden spoon. Bake until puffed and slightly firm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly and press the indentation again while the cookies are still soft to make a well for the chocolate. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack while you make the chocolate filling.Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming (but not bubbling). Reduce heat to low and add chocolate; cook, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from heat. Spoon a little of the chocolate mixture into the indentation on each cookie. (Depending on the size of the indentations, you may have some chocolate mixture remaining.) Top the chocolate filling with coconut. Let stand at room temperature until the chocolate sets, about 2 hours.TipsTo make ahead:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.Tip:Toast coconut in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes.

Whisk together all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Form the dough into a disk, about 1 inch thick, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls (about 2 tsp. each) and place on the prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in each ball with your finger or the end of a wooden spoon. Bake until puffed and slightly firm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly and press the indentation again while the cookies are still soft to make a well for the chocolate. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack while you make the chocolate filling.

Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming (but not bubbling). Reduce heat to low and add chocolate; cook, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from heat. Spoon a little of the chocolate mixture into the indentation on each cookie. (Depending on the size of the indentations, you may have some chocolate mixture remaining.) Top the chocolate filling with coconut. Let stand at room temperature until the chocolate sets, about 2 hours.

Tips

To make ahead:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Tip:Toast coconut in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2020

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)85Calories5gFat7gCarbs1gProtein

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